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updated $0Market cap$9.11M
Volume 24h$4.09M
Circulating supply140.25M100% of max 140.25M
OmiseGo (OMG) is a cryptocurrency and decentralized payment network originally built on Ethereum, designed to make transferring and exchanging money cheaper and faster. Its big idea was "banking the unbanked" — letting people swap currencies and assets without relying on banks or payment processors. The OMG token (ticker: OMG) is an ERC-20 standard token that powers the network.
Frequently asked questions
What is OmiseGo and how is it different from other cryptocurrencies?
OmiseGo started as a payment-focused project aiming to connect traditional finance with blockchain through a decentralized exchange and payment network. Unlike coins that run on their own blockchain, OMG is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, which means it benefits from Ethereum's security and infrastructure. Its focus was always on real-world payments rather than just being a store of value.
How does the OmiseGo network work?
OmiseGo was built on Ethereum and used a scaling approach based on a child-chain architecture, where most transactions happen off the main chain and only checkpoints settle on Ethereum. The network relied on a proof-of-stake style consensus for validating activity on its plasma-based design. Later the project evolved into OMG Network, focusing on a plasma sidechain that batches transactions to reduce fees and congestion on Ethereum.
How is the OMG token supply structured?
OMG has a fixed maximum supply of tokens created at the token's launch — no new tokens are mined or minted over time. The total supply was established when the smart contract was deployed, making the emission fully transparent and verifiable on-chain. This fixed-supply model was one of the project's selling points from the start.
How can I store and use OMG tokens?
Since OMG is an ERC-20 token, it works with any Ethereum-compatible wallet, including hardware wallets like Ledger and Trezor, or software wallets such as MetaMask and Trust Wallet. You can send and receive OMG like any Ethereum token, just keeping in mind that transfers require ETH for gas fees. Always double-check the official contract address (0xd26114cd6ee289accf82350c8d8487fedb8a0c07) before interacting with the token to avoid fakes.